ViewSonic Reveals New Windows 8 Certified Touch Monitors

Now that Windows 8 it out in full force, we're seeing a new raft of LCDs that are shipping as "Windows 8 certified." Sure enough, as touch becomes more important in the world of gestures, ViewSonic has introduced the TD2340, TD2740 and TD3240 scratch resistant, 10-point Windows 8 certified displays. The TD 40 family features Professional Grade IPS panels with 1920x1080 full HD resolution and 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, as well as DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA ports. Additionally, the TD2740 offers an integrated webcam. The TD 40 Series will be available in North and Latin America, with te TD2340 will be available in January, the TD3240 in February and the TD2740 in April, for respective ESPs of $599, $2,499 and $799.

Exceptional
interactivity comes standard in the TD 40 Series. With the 10-point
projected capacitive touch technology, customers get the best in class
touch experience with unparalleled accuracy and speed. The TD 40 family
features Professional Grade IPS panels with 1920x1080 full HD resolution
and 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for stunning picture and color
performance. Market leading connectivity inputs including DisplayPort,
HDMI and VGA, along with full USB HID compliance and VESA mount
compatibility make this Series the best Windows 8 certified commercial
display investment.

For optimal interaction and
comfort when using the Windows 8 operating system, the 23" TD2340
features a highly ergonomic design with dual hinge stand capable of
4-way adjustability, enabling the monitor to pivot or even lay flat. The
27" TD2740 model includes a unique picture frame stand which also
allows this model to be laid flat for easier ergonomic usage.
Additionally, the TD2740 offers an integrated webcam to deliver maximum
opportunity for interactivity. For commercial applications, the TD3240,
with optional stand, provides hospitality and retail sectors an
interactive, versatile information kiosk-like signage solution. The
screen with 7H surface hardness ensures high durability and touch
accuracy, even in high traffic environments. All three models include
integrated SRS Premium Sound® speakers and Energy Star® and EPEAT Silver
certifications to complete the immersive multimedia touch display
package.

"10 Point Touch will revolutionize the way
we connect with our digital world," said Erik Willey, LCD monitor and PC
product marketing director at ViewSonic. "This Windows 8 certified 40
Series is designed to deliver an optimized Windows 8 touch experience
with the projected capacitive touch technology, outstanding ergonomics
and versatile connectivity that ViewSonic is known for."

The
TD 40 Series will be available in North and Latin America. The TD2340
will be available in January, the TD3240 in February and the TD2740 in
April, for respective ESPs of $599, $2,499 and $799. Customers will have
the opportunity to interact with the entire touch display family at
ViewSonic's booth (#35807) during CES 2013, including the TD 20 Series'
22" TD2220 and 24" TD2420. For further information about all of
ViewSonic's CES product announcements as well as hi-res images, visit
ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook,
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